Kim McMahill

  Reflect on Independence Day! June has been an interesting month in Wyoming, and I’m hoping July will be a little more boring. Yellowstone National Park and a number of gateway communities have been devastated by floods, destroying roads and bridges, and closing numerous roads. Many are once again open, but some will take months to repair. My heart goes out to all of those who have been impacted by the flooding. The list of holidays and silly events for July is shorter than most months, but one is very important, Independence Day. The Fourth of July is the birthday of our nation. It’s the day we celebrate and enjoy the benefits of the freedom which the framers of the Declaration of Independence signed and ultimately fought for. When many of our freedoms are under direct attack and others are being insidiously degraded, please take this time to consider what it means to be free and to live in a democracy (government by the people. Rule of the majority) vs an autocracy (gov...

The list of July holidays and silly events is short, but one is very important, Independence Day. The Fourth of July is the birthday of our nation. It’s the day we celebrate and enjoy the benefits of the freedom which the framers of the Declaration of Independence signed and ultimately fought for. Freedom means freedom for all, not just a group who share a certain set of ideals. I hope this day can mark the day in 2022 when we set aside our differences, put away the hate, and focus on what it means to be free. I also hope our politicians reaffirm their commitment to their oath of office, the Constitution, and their obligation to the American People. Public service is to serve the public not oneself.   July 4 - Independence Day July 5 - National Bikini Day July 20 - National Hot Dog Day July 22 - Hammock Day

  Here is a sampling of what’s on tap for July. Happy summer!   July 1 - Canada Day  July 4 - Independence Day July 5 - National Bikini Day July 21 - National Hot Dog Day  July 22 - Hammock Day July 23 - Summer Olympics begins

I hope everyone has been able to salvage something of this very unusual summer. Celebrations will be different this year, but days of note and humor will continue nonetheless. Here’s what’s happening in July. July 1 – Canada Day July 4 – Independence Day July 5 – National Bikini Day July 15 – National Hot Dog Day July 22 – Hammock Day

Here’s what’s happening in July, a month of remembrance, celebration, fun, and relaxation. July 1 – Canada Day July 4 – Independence Day July 5 – National Bikini Day July 17 – National Hot Dog Day July 22 – Hammock Day